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AAAA News ...................... .43 Mailbox ............ ...... .... .. ....... 42 Arrivals & Departures ........ .42 Hall of Fame ....................... .41 Briefmgs ................................ 3 ARMY AVIATION is the official journal of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA). The views expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors, not the Department of Defense or its elements. The content does not necessarily reflect the official U.S. Army position nor the posi- tion of the AAAA or the staff of Army Aviation Publications, Inc., (AAPI). Title reg® in U.S. Patent office. Registration Number 1,533, 053 . SUB- SCRIPTION DATA: ARMY AVIATION (ISSN 0004-248X) is published monthly, except April and September by AAPI, 49 Richmondville Avenue, Westport, CT 06880-2000. Tel: (203) 226-8184, FAX: (203) 222-9863 , E-Mail : aaaa@quad-a.org. Army Aviation Magazine E-Mail: magazine@quad- a.org. Website: ht!p:llwww.quad-a.org. 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Pl ea se call for th e Smith s Industri es Aerosp ace Guide. (USA): (616 ) 241 86 4 3; (UK) : (44-181 ) 45 7 82 0 3. The Illtegrated Data Acq uisition & Recorder System is affordab le, lightwe ight and is avai lab le in a variety of configurations that offe r mo dula r flexib il ity in complete data and voice acq uisi tion, process ing and storage so lutions . With its modula r adaptability, the loARS may be ta il ored to any app lication for mu lti- function recording as we ll as comprehensive health and usage monitori ng (HUMS) features. r:::J:I SMITHS INDUSTRIES t:::..lJ Aerospace • INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS • DISPLAYS & CONTROL SYSTEMS SENSORS & COMPONENTS • NAVAL & MARINE • PRODUCT SUPPORT Training for Apache operators and Maintainers Enters a New MillenniumMaj. Gen. Anthony Jones After years of comprehensive planning, Company A, 1st Battalion, 14th Aviation Regiment, was activated at Mesa, Ariz. W hen our Army leaders - :~___••;::====decided to train AH- 64D Apache Longbow aviators and maintain- ers at the contractor facility in Mesa, Ariz., some three years ago, a new chapter of teamwork was bom. It is a success story worth telling. In 1997 a unique method of producing fully qualified Army Apache Longbow aviators was ~ implemented in Mesa. After years of comprehen- sive planning, Company A, 1st Battalion, 14th Aviation Regiment, Aviation Training Brigade, was activated at the facility with the mission of transitioning AH- 64A aviators into the AH-64D. Co. A subsequently transitioned the aviators for our first two Longbow battalions, which were fielded in 1998 and 1999. The circumstances that prompted the Army to resort to a nontraditional method of training aviators to support fielding the revolutionary AH-64D are familiar to many who worked on previous acquisition programs. As with previ- ous programs, funding shortfalls prevented concurrent development and fielding of operator and maintainer training devices with the AH-64D. Consequently, it became necessary to contract with the Apache prime contractor for the development and implementa- tion of a TRADOC-approved POI at Boeing's Mesa facility and employ the Apache Longbow Engineering Development Simulator (EDS) to help teach applicable operator tasks. T he efforts of Co . A were enhanced when a new 38 ,000 square-foot training complex was added at the Mesa plant, complete with state-of-the-art hangar, maintenance and classroom facilities. Use of the Mesa facility took advantage of the contractor's ability to provide qualified academic instructors and instructional tools, to provide such interim training devices as the EDS, and to maintain the fleet of training aircraft. Similarly, Apache Longbow maintainer training for MOSs 67R and 68Y was conducted in Mesa for the first three Longbow battalions to be fielded. In this unique instance, teamwork with our industry partners helped us accomplish our mission and is a tes- timony for future training programs in aviation and the Army. Working this training solution with the project manager and the contractor is a prime example of how to get the job done - offering benefits that far outweigh any concerns associated with teaming for a previously traditional all-Army mission. Everyone involved in this success story deserves recognition for helping field this outstanding weapon system on time. The decision to send Army pilots and maintainers to the factory where Apache Longbows were being built paid dividends for the Army - not only in the number of aviators and maintainers trained, but in getting invaluable input from the men and women who fly and maintain these aircraft at a time when their input was vitally needed. The result of their input has been a bet- ter aircraft and a growing number of soldiers who are fully qualified to do their jobs in combat. M ore than 300 aviator transitions (AQC, IPC and MTP) have been successfully completed and more than 550 maintainers (67R and 68Y) have graduated from the USAAVNC training courses in Mesa since the first classes began in April 1997. Most of these great aviators and maintainers are on duty with the 1st Bn., 227th Avn., at Fort Hood, Texas, and the 2nd Bn., WIst Avn ., at Fort Campbell, Ky. Both units are combat certified - and ready for worldwide deployment - as a result of their successful completion of collective training with the Fort Hood-based 21st Cavalry Brigade. We're now entering a new evolution in training as we transition the Apache operator and maintainer courses to their permanent homes at Fort Rucker, Ala., and the Aviation Logistics School at Fort Eustis, Va. With Apache Longbows destined for both the active and reserve components, standardized and comprehensive training is essential. I stress again that as our reserve forces continue to play key roles alongside the active Army, keeping everyone properly trained in the same As we prepare to enter the new millennium, we continue to improve in everything we do and training is at the heart of our capabilities. tactics, techniques and procedures will be a key factor in our long-term mission success. We've come a long way in a very short time and I'm excited about our future. As we prepare to enter the new millennium, we contin- ue to improve in everything we do and training is at the heart of our capabilities. Soldiers are better trained to meet any contingency than ever before in our history, and we have every reason to believe the trend will continue. As we stand up the Apache Longbow training capa- bility at Fort Rucker and Fort Eustis and transition from contractor supported training at Mesa, I thank all of you who have produced the world's best attack avia- tors and maintainers over the past few years and chal- lenge our school house to improve on the great job done thus far. M y next message to the aviation branch will be given in the next millennium and I want to leave you with this thought: Think about where we have been, how far we have come and mar- vel at where we can go. I'm very proud of every Army aviation soldier, and I wish you and your families a wonderful holiday and' a momentous New Year. ------.:..:. ------ Maj. Gen. Anthony Jones is commanding general of the U.s. Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker, Ala., and chief of the aviation branch. 2000AAAA Annual Convention See Convention Information a nd ~- Registration Forms in center ofthis issue (jj= ARMY AVIATI ON 8 DE CEMBER 31,199 9 @1999 AIII.dSlgnal Inc . It's ready to earn more stripes. For more than 30 years, the T55 engine has given the U.S. Army's Chinook helicopters all the power they've needed, whenever they've needed it. Now, the upgraded T55-GA-714A is ready to carry the Chinook tradition into the next 30 years. Today's Army mission demands a versatile helicopter with more power, longer range and greater payload capability. It also requires a fleet of helicopters that are easy to maintain and efficient to operate. The T55-GA-714A exceeds all of these requirements. It has 20% more power, 7% better SFC, 30% lower 0&5 costs, a projected 131% increase in unscheduled MTBR, and logistics support already in place. More important, the T55-GA-714A is ready to enter service now, with the engine already field-tested and exceeding mission requirements. Tough, reliable, cost-effective and ready to field now. The T55-GA-714A is the best solu- tion for the Army's expanded mission requirements. 411iedSignai AEROSPACE http://www.alliedsignal.com/aerospace ARMY AVIA] in Eighth US Army, IZor By Lt. Gen. Daniel J. Petrosky Flying in Korea builds character and con- fidence. Most crews assigned to Eighth U.S. Army (EUSA) aviation units are here for one-year tours. That year passes quickly and it is packed with flying. Aviation crews learn the campaign plan that supports one of our two major theaters of war. They practice a wide variety of flight skills, including mountain, snow and overwater flying. At the end of their tours, they leave Korea enriched with aviation experience and warfighting knowledge. They have the sat- isfaction that comes with knowing they truly made a difference in a vital area of our world. With 65 percent of the North Korean People's Anny positioned offensively, early warning of an attack is critical. Providing that early warning is the 3d Military Intelligence Battalion, 501st MI Brigade. With the most aggressive flying-hour pro- gram in the aerial exploitation community, the unit's RC-7 and RC-12 aircraft conduct sensitive reconnaissance operations (SRO) in a high-threat environment, providing Combined Forces Command (CFC) com- mand posts with real-time intelligence 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 2nd Infantry Division, the "Wanior Division," is the vanguard of U.S. ground forces on the Korean peninsula. The 2nd ID has fully integrated its cavalry squadron and aviation brigade into armistice operations and operational plans. The division's soldiers train and operate to the highest standard to achieve wartime readiness. Aviation units in the 2nd ID afford the division commander a key force capability in the rugged and canalized ter- rain of Korea. The 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry, conducts daily reconnaissance and security opera- tions along the demilitarized zone (DMZ), keeping a vigilant watch with its trained and ready soldiers and equipment. The squadron is ready to launch its quick-reac- 10 tion force (QRF) to provide immediate eyes on target if the 3rd MI Bn.'s aircraft or other intelligence means detect any unusual activ- ity. The 4th Sqdn ., 7th Cav. , is key to the 2nd ID's effort during the transition to war, per- forming reconnaissance and security mis- sions while units deploy to wartime loca- tions. The squadron's ground and air troops train aggressively, and the unit is fully inte- grated into ground and air schemes of maneuver, in armistice and in war. The 2nd ID's Aviation Brigade, the "War Eagle Team," trains intensively in air- assault and attack-helicopter operations. The brigade is fully integrated with both ground Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) into the division's scheme of maneuver. Aviation tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) have been tailored to theater-specific METT -T considerations. For the Brigade's air-assault battalion - the 2nd Bn., 2nd Aviation Regiment - the mission is focused on the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (2BCT), where the ~ ctions of the infantry units can set the conditions for the success of the armor and mechanized units. DECEMBER 31,1999 The Aviation Brig- ade's Apache battal- ion - the 1st Bn ., 2nd Avn. - conducts deep attack, close combat attack, air assault and armed reconnaissance oper- ations. The battalion is unique in that it is not only responsible for attack-helicopter missions in support of the 2nd ill, but also for the security of its home base, Camp Page. Unit training is focused on deep-attack opera- tions, as well as on the integration of the attack helicopter into the close fight. In the WalTior Division the close mission is called "Close Combat Attack." Synchronizing attack helicopters into the close fight with ground forces in the tough terrain and varied weather conditions of Korea is a fonnidable challenge. The WalTior Team has met that challenge. The War Eagle Team stands ready to engage in the team fight, with its potent mix of attack and air-assault forces. The 2nd ill's Aviation Brigade is but one of three such brigades in Korea. The 17th Avn. Bde. and the 6th Cav. Bde. complete the trio of units that give EUSA its respon- sive and lethal aviation punch. On the leading edge of combined opera- tions, the 17th Avn. Bde. is fully embedded in a combined organization. An integral part of the Combined Aviation Force, it joins 14 Republic Of Korea (ROK) Army aviation battalions and a ROK infantry brigade. Upon transition to war, this 14-battalion combat team has 578 helicopters in its force. During armistice, the "Freedom's Eagles" of the 17th Avn. Bde. remain vigilant, providing avia- tion packages anywhere on the peninsula. 12 The brigade's CH-47D, C-12 and UH-60 crews are the command's go-to force. Their area of operations (AOR) is the commander in chiefs AOR. In yet another dramatic departure from the traditional, the 6th Cav. Bde. conducts Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces (M/CSOF) operations in a joint and com- bined environment. When charged by the cOlmnander in chief (CINC) to interdict North Korean maritime SOF, the 6th Cav. operates TACON to the Naval Component Commander. AH -64 Apaches also laser des- ignate targets for Hellfires launched from Navy LAMPS helicopters during live-fire training. No less complex are the deep attack and cavalry screening operations that remain key warfighting missions of the 6th Cav. Shaping of the CFC and Ground Component Command future battlefield means close coordination with the EUSA Deep Operations Coordination Cell (DOCC). The DOCC leverages theater intelligence sources and fires to synchronize deep attacks and combined suppression of enemy air defenses in support of 6th Cav. deep attacks. The 6th Cav. is a versatile, agile and very deadly force, responsive across the spectrum of the CINC's campaign plan. Sustaining and protecting . the force are two mission-essential tasks practiced daily by all Army aviation units in Korea. The 194th Maintenance Bn., 23rd Area Support Group, provides continuous, comprehensive Aviation Intermediate Level (AVIM) sup- port to sustain EUSA aviation forces . It con- sists of two AVIM maintenance companies; companies C and G of the 52nd Avn. Regt. Both comeanies are theater assets and col- lectively s¥ervice customers that span the entire Pacific Rim, including Japan and Hawaii. Co. C, at Camp Humphreys, pro- vides AVIM and limited depot-maintenance support to 17 customer units and more than 270 aircraft. Co. G, at Camp Eagle, provides AVIM and limited depot-level maintenance support to the entire 6th Cav. Bde. and the air ambulances of the 542nd Medical Co. It also offers limited maintenance support to the attack helicopters of the 2nd ID's 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. The collective performance of both companies permits customers within EUSA to boast of some of the highest avia- tion-readiness rates worldwide. Protecting the force is the central mission for the 52nd Med. Bn. Its two air-ambulance companies , the 377th and 542nd, and ground ambulance companies, the 560th and 568th, provide swift lifesaving support in armistice and war. The 52nd Med. Bn. pro- vides tactical medical evacuation to all DECEMBER 31,1999 members of U.S. Forces, Korea, and their dependents. Wartime evacuation is provided in direct support to the 2nd ID by the 542nd and 560th Med. Cos. Both units provide teams collocated with the 2nd ID's FSBs and MSB. The 542nd and the 560th provide aeromedical and ground evacuation from the 2nd ID. Wartime corps-level evacuation support for the rest of the U.S. forces in the Republic of Korea is provided by the 377th and 568th Med. Cos. pathfinders, providing a wide variety of air traffic services to EUSA aviation units and management of theater-level Army airspace command and contt'ol in war. Combined, integrated and decisive, EUSA's Army avi- ation units are a trained and ready combat force; they stand vigilant in armistice and ready for war. -------.:..:. --- ---- The 164th Air Traffic Services Group facilitates Anny aviation control of the Ground Component COlmnander's airspace. A dynamic combat multiplier, the soldiers of this tactically oriented, battle-focused unit are Army aviation's Lt . Gen. Daniel J Petrosky is the commanding general of Eighth u.s. Army and chief of staff of United Nations Command, Combii1ed Forces Command and u.s. Forces, Korea. ARMY AVIATION Parks College of Engineering and Aviation of Saint Louis University invites applicants for the Cobra Maintenance Science Scholarship to be awarded after May 1, 2000, for the semester beginning August 2000. The award will be for a minimum of $19,000, renewable for up to three academic years. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: • Achieved a 3.3 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and have completed 60 semester hours or the equivalent at the college/university level. • Contributed more than 50 percent of the cost of their college/university education from their own earnings (including military benefits). • Completed at least one full year's employment in the avionics or a related industry (including mili tary service). Preference will be given to candidates who are u.s. cltlzens and who demonstrate a knowledge of computer-maintained databases, statistical inference analysis and an understanding of the key role of maintenance science and administration. 13 DECEMBER 31,1999 orps: Leading the Change . While Promoting PeaceJ. LaPOlte and Maj . Bernard B. Banks The Army's III Corps is the most powerful mechanized fighting formation in the world. and its units are proudly serving at the leading edge of diplomacy. This year alone, III Corps aviation units have flown thousands of missions. All these units have operated successfully with a high operational tempo (OPTEMPO). Wherever you find units of the "Phantom Corps" you find out- standing aviation soldiers who are commit- ted to mission accomplishment and the con- tinuance of excellence. III Corps units have a wide range of assets available and use them to perform diverse missions. The · corps' aviation component consists of the divisional aviation brigades of the 1st Cavalry Division and 4th Infantry Div., the 21st Cav. Brigade, the Regimental Aviation Squadron of the 3rd Armored Cav. Regiment, the 15th Military Intelligence Battalion, and air ambulance companies of the 13th Corps Support Command. Each of these units possess unique capabilities that contribute to the overall mission readiness of the "Phantom Corps." The 1st Cay. Div. Avn. Bde., commanded by Col. Reed Kowalczyk, was the aviation brigade headquarters for Multi-National Division (North) in Bosnia between August 1998 and August 1999. The brigade was the controlling headquarters for units of several different divisions and corps. In addition to the Bosnia mission, 1st Cav. units patticipated in National Training Center (NTC) rotations, completed fielding of the Anny's first AH- 64D . Longbow Apache Battalion (1st Bn., 227th Avn. Regt.), and took part in such exercises as Roving Sands '99. In each instance the aviation soldiers of the division lived up to the division motto "First Team." The 4th Inf. Div.'s Aviation Brigade is a critical piece of the Anny's digitization efforts. Col. Craig Madden's 4th Avn. Bde. headquarters will participate in an NTC rotation in February 2000 (NTC 00-05) as one of the dig- ital headquarters in a preparatory event for the Division Capstone Exercise. In addition to several NTC rotations , 4th Avn. Bde . soldiers also patiicipated in real-world deployments and equipment fielding. The 1st Bn ., 4th Avn. Regt., com- pleted a successful tour of duty in Bosnia between February 1999 and September 1999, and the 1st Squadron, 10th Cav. Regt. , participated in U.S. Central Command's Exercise Intrinsic Action between August 1999 and December 1999. The brigade also completed fielding of the UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to the division's general sup- port aviation battalion, the 2nd Bn., 4th Avn . . Regt. The men and women of the "Iron Eagle" brigade are meeting the demands of current real-world requirements while continuing their efforts to integrate digital technology into the Army of the 21st century. Unique among III Corps units is Col. Greg Walker's 21st Cav. Bde., the Army's premier avi- ation training organization. It is responsible for the collective training of American and foreign aviation units as they undergo unit fielding of the AH-64D Longbow Apache and OH-58D Kiowa Wanior helicopters. In addition to unit fielding and train- ing, the brigade also works extensively with National Guard and Army Reserve units. In 1999 the brigade com- pleted the unit celiification of two Longbow attack battal- ions (the 1st Bn. , 227th Avn. Regt. , and 2nd Bn. , 101st Avn. Regt.), completed unit certification of the 4th Sqdn., 3rd ACR's Kiowa Warriors, statied training a Kiowa Warrior attack battalion (1st Bn., 25th Avn. Regt.), and completed the fielding of Longbow Apaches to the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The 21st Cav. is the headquatiers for the III Corps' Command and Control Troop (B Troop, 1-158th Avn. Regt.) which provided suppOli to the com- mand group and visiting dignitaries during Roving Sands '99. The "Cav troopers" of the "Yokahey" brigade are mak- ARMY AVIATION ing an impact that is truly felt around the globe. The 4th Sqdn., 3rd ACR, is the largest battalion-sized aviation organization in the Army. In 1999 the unit com- pleted fielding of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, trained with the Texas National Guard's 49th Armd. Div. in preparation for the first deployment of a guard division to serve as the . controlling headquatiers in Bosnia, and patiicipated in multiple training events. In February 2000 the squadron will deploy to Bosnia as the 49th Armd. Div.'s aviation ele- ment. This historic deployment is a testament to the close integration III Corps active-component units have achieved with guard and reserve units. They are contribut- ing to the "Team of Teams." The soldiers of the "Brave Rifles" regiment continue to serve as the eyes and ears of the corps, both home and abroad. 16 W ith its unmanned aerial vehicles and Guardrail- equipped RC-l ~ Hurons , the 15th MI Bn. is unique in both mission and composition. The unit's assets participated in a wide assortment of activities in 1999 and will continue to do so in 2000. In March 1999 the UAV company returned from an NTC deployment and then deployed to Macedonia in support of the Kosovo air operation in only six days. The Guardrail companies participated in deployments ranging from Kansas to Korea. In every instance the battalion proved invaluable in providing real-time intelligence to field commanders. The III Corps' Phantom Dustoff Team consists of the air ambulances of the 13th Corps Support Command's 82nd Medical Company, 507th Med. Co. and 571st Med . Co . These units provide world-class 24-hour, year-round aeromedical evacuation support for Fort Hood; Fort Carson, Colo.; Fort Riley, Kansas; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; and Fort Sill, Okla. The 82nd Med. Co . was scheduled to complete its transition to the UH- 60A Black Hawk in October, which was to inark the culmination of the Phantom DUSTOFF team's fielding to the UH-60A. In addition to their daily real-world aeromedical sup- port to the corps, these ambassadors of life are provid- DECEMBER 31,1999 The aJ'iation soldiers of mCorps are profes- sionals who embody the warrior ethos. They are committed to mission accomplishment and the contiJJuation of exceUence. ing Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic (MAST) support to their respective civilian communities . Moreover, the Phantom DUSTOFF team is actively engaged in supporting III Corps contingency opera- tions. The 507th Med. Co . is cUlTently deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Southern Watch, providing seamless aerom~dical evacuation support to U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT). Phantom Corps DUSTOFF soldiers are consummate profes- sionals and have performed hundreds of medical- evacuation missions under the most demanding condi- tions. These outstanding men and women epitomize the time-honored Dustoff philosophy "When I Have Your Wounded." T he aviation soldiers of III Corps are professionals who embody the walTior ethos. They are committed to mission accomplishment and the continuation of excellence. If it is happening in Army aviation it is hap- pening in III Corps! "Phantom WalTiors!" Lt . Gen. Leon J. LaPorte is the commanding general of III Corps at Fort Hood, Texas. Maj. Bernard B. 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In March 1999 the 12th Aviation Brigade received a warning order to be prepared to con- duct operations as part of Operation Allied Force, the NATO-led air cam- paign in Kosovo. Subsequently, command and staff elements from the 12th Avn. Bde. headquarters, the 5th Battalion, 158th Avn. Regiment, and the 3rd Bn., 58th Avn. Regt., merged into what was to become the command, control, communications and intelligence core of TF-12. This staff merger proved to be a non-doc- trinal yet necessary "balancing act" for a brigade now focused on split- based operation in both Germany and the Balkans. Critical staff planning actions were initiated regarding the deployment of personnel and equipment as well as the employment of the force once in- theater. First, there was the interna- tional logistical coordination re- quired for the self-deployment of 59 aircraft through four countries. Then there were the joint movement requirements necessary for the strategic airlift of 225 soldiers (approximately 50 percent of the deploying force), 114 vehicles and more than 90 pallets of support equipment. And, of course, there were a plethora of soldier readiness issues to be resolved, including indi- vidual training, medical prepared- ness and the solidification of family support groups. TF-12 was incorporated into a larger V Corps organization - Task Force Hawk. Pre-deployment planning for 18 By Lt. Col. Joseph E. Maher Jr. the tactical employment of TF-12 began with the combined effOlts of the TF-12 staff, the Task Force 11 staff from 11 th Aviation Regiment, and senior leaders from V Corps. Planning considerations included task organiz- ing attack helicopters with UH-60 Black Hawk command and control (C2) aircraft, Penetrator aircraft, med- 1 ical-evacuation helicopters and CH-47 "Fatcow" refuelers. The C2 helicopters provided senior personnel with a suite of radios acces- sible from the passenger compaltment. Radios included satellite communica- tions, UHF, VHF and FM. The Penetrator helicopter was a modified Black Hawk carrying a six-man infantry security team. This aircraft was capable of inselting the security team onto any terrain via the Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System, which enables personnel to slide quicldy to the ground on a 60-foot rope attached to the Black Hawk's fuselage. CH-47 "Fatcow" refuelers are Chinook heli- copters which carry additional fuel cells in the cargo compartment. After landing in isolated landing zones, crew members string out hoses from these internal cells, set up refueling points and pump fuel into aircraft engaged in a current operation. Needless to say, remote refueling operations such as this dramatically increase the on-sta- tion time for mission aircraft. Additionally, intensive pre-deploy- ment downed aircrew and aircraft- recovery team trainmg brought togeth- er aircraft and personnel from Company E, 51st Infanhy Bn.; the 159th Avn. Regt.; 2nd Sqdn., 6th Cavalry; and 5th Bn ., 158th Avn. Regt. This training was conducted in the DECEMBER 31, 1999 event crews needed to be rescued from remote areas and/or the airframes had to be recovered. The pre-deployment train-up culmi- nated in a command post exercise at the Wanior Preparation Center, in Kaiserslautem, Germany. There the TF-12 commander and his staff coor- dinated with other V Corps units to work the operational and logistical details of joint and combined-arms operations in a combat zone. On 14 April TF-12's lead personnel departed for Albania aboard Air Force C-17 transports. Once on the ground the advance-party established a tem- porary brigade tactical operations cen- ter, planned for future operations and coordinated for the anival of the self- deploying main body. Meanwhile, TF-12 ground vehicles had rolled out inbound from the United States anived and 10 days of helipad construction had been completed. Living conditions were also challenging, but within two weeks most hardships had been over- come by a combination of intense physical labor and contractor support. The 402 personnel who made up TF- 12 were now ready to conduct opera- tions throughout the TF-Hawk area of responsibility (AOR). TF -12 conducted daily combat, combat support (CS) and combat ser- vice SUppOlt (CSS) missions. These missions were based on concepts developed in Europe's Central Region, with executing units adapting to the reality of the harsh Albanian environ- ment. Flight conditions included near- zero illumination in mountainous ter- rain prone to turbulence and bad aircraft (together commonly refened to as the "3 Pack") responded to downed Apaches in the unforgiving, mountainous tenain. On the first occa- sion the 3 Pack aircrews landed as close as possible to the downed air- craft. Having made their way to the buming wreckage, the DAART per- sonnel rescued the aviators and retumed them safely to base camp. On the second occasion the same 3 Pack anived at the crash site, landed and risked their lives to get through to the flaming wreckage. Despite their valiant attempts the flames were too intense, and the Apache crew per- ished. The loss of these waniors was felt throughout TF-Hawk, and on an isolated ramp covered with mist and light rain we gathered for a farewell ceremony befitting their bravery and Missions were based on concepts developed in Europe's Central Region, with executing units adapting to the reality of the harsh Albanian environment. ofWiesbaden, Giebelstadt, Hanau and Darmstadt on the way to the air port of embarkation at Ramstein Air Base. Concunent with both of these move- ments, the self-deploying main body - consisting of three Black Hawk C2 helicopters from Co. A, 5th Bn ., 158th Avn. , 10 Black Hawks each from the 158th's C and D companies, 10 Chinooks from Co. F, 159th Avn. , six air ambulances from the 159th Medical Co., and 24 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters from the 11 th Avn. Regt. (included as an element of the main body during self-deployment)- departed for Tirana, Albania. The 1,100 mile air route began in Germany, went through France and Italy, then crossed the Adriatic Sea into Albania. Conditions in Albania were severe. It rained continuously throughout the month of April, with temperatures dropping to near- freezing at night. The resultant deep mud prevented both wheeled- and tracked-vehicle movements, while posing significant parking problems for the helicopters, especially the heav- ier Chinooks. To mitigate severe phys- ical damage to the task force's aircraft, the self-deploying helicopters waited in Italy until equipment and supplies ARMY AVIATION weather. Operating altitudes normally exceeded 5,500 feet, with flight routes, Restricted Operating Zones, firing positions and engagement areas inter- twined throughout the jagged peaks of Albania's northem Alps. Aggravating the situation was a supporting geo-sta- tionary satellite sitting too low on the horizon to afford good, consistent communications to aircraft routinely working the walls of remote canyons. Finally, there was the always-present and pervasive threat of sUlface-to-air missiles. The man-portable, shoulder- fired launchers were reported up to five kilometers inside Albania. Combat missions in the TF-Hawk AOR primarily consisted of flying task-organized aviation "packages" in the vicinity of the Albania-Kosovo border. These missions typically included eight TF-11 Apaches, with TF-12 providing one Black Hawk C2 aircraft for squadron control, one Black Hawk C2 aircraft for command and control of the immediate and deliberate Downed Aircraft and Aircrew Recovery Teams (DAART) , one Black Hawk Penetrator aircraft, two Chinook "Fatcow" refuelers and one UH-60 air ambulance. On two separate occasions the immediate DAART Black Hawk C2, Penetrator aircraft and MEDEVAC 20 professionalism. Furthermore, it is a tribute to the resiliency of a profes- sionally trained force · that we were able to recover from the incident and drive on with the mission. Several key CS operations were also conducted in support ofTF-Hawk. First, there were Chinook and Black Hawk "Gun Raid" train- ing missions with the 82nd Airbome Division's 2nd Bn., 505th Infan try. Four Chinooks flew approxi- mately 50 hours sling-loading 105mm howitzers, ammunition and vehicles. Landing zone (LZ) security troops and artillery personnel were moved in con- junction with the equipment via CH- 47 and UH-60. Training was conduct- ed both day and night, and included a live-fire on an Albanian range. Second, there was the Quick · Reaction Force (QRF), consisting of a platoon from 2-505th Inf., again sup- ported by both Chinooks and Black Hawks. Regular meetings and weekly battle drills between TF-12 aviators and the supported infantry unit resulted in viable, mission-based tactics, tech- niques and procedures. The result was an efficient, dedicated combat force ready for contingency operations. 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GE Aircraft Engines Bn., 27th Field Artillery's forward operating base 30 kilometers to the northeast. CSS was also vital, and was provid- ed in several forms. Four critical medevac missions were executed in support of TF-Hawk. These included the evacuation of local civilians, for- eign militmy personnel and U.S. ser- vice members. Chinooks recovered the two previously mentioned downed AH-64s from very difficult telTain, requiring the sling-loading and inter- nal hauling of wreckage from the crash sites in Albania across the Adriatic Sea to Brindisi, Italy. Additionally, CSS was provided to the V Corps special operations command and control element by way of Chinook passenger and equipment . haul between Italy and Albania. Equally important, and key players in all missions, were the TF-12 Air Traffic Services (ATS) personnel pro- vided by Co. A, 3rd Bn., 58th Avn. Regt., as well as the forward area refu- eling point (FARP) personnel drawn from throughout TF-12. ATS person- tion ofKosovo. Up to that point TF-12 had flown 2,367 hours in support of TF-Hawk and Allied Force. The new mission, based out of Skopje but conducted in Kosovo, required a new task organization. TF- 12, now based at Camp Able Sentry in Skopje, consisted of 12 Apaches from 6-6 Cav.; seven Black Hawks and four Chinooks from 5-158th Avn.; two Black Hawks from the 10th Mountain Div.'s Co . C, 2nd Bn ., 10th . Avn.; four 159th Avn. air ambu- lances; two security teams from Co. E, 51 st Inf.; and an ATS element from Co. A, 3rd Bn., 58th Avn. Air-bridge lift requirements between Albania and Macedonia existed until TF -12 completed the air movement of 390 passengers, 24 vehicles and 13 pallets from Tirana to Skopje . Attack helicopter and general sup- port (GS) aviation missions began as soon as the new TF-12 alTived in Skopje. British forces were immedi- ately ready to drive a wedge through the center of Kosovo with two brigades forward, and required sup- tional brigade commanders to imme- diately influence their AORs. GS aviation missions were also con- ducted continuously. The planning and coordination relationship TF-12 devel- oped with V Corps' 16th Corps Support Group proved critical in the monumental effort to establish several U.S. forward operating bases in Kosovo. To this end, CH-47s sling- loaded and intemally hauled 950 short tons of equipment, while Chinooks and Black Hawks together moved 2,887 passengers into Kosovo. Additionally, significant amounts of equipment and supplies were moved forward for the 94th Engineer Bn. and the 67th Combat Army Surgical Hospital (CASH). VIPs visiting the region included the president of the United States and his family, the secretary of defense, Congressional delegation personnel, senior U.S. military personnel, foreign statesmen, NATO militmy personnel and the intemational press. These vi~ its consumed many hours of staff plan- ning time and coordination. These Aerial reoonnaissanoe operations throughout Kosovo netted an enormous amount of real-tim 'e intelligenoe, allowing multinational brigade oommanders to immediately influenoe their AORs. nel contributed to the mission by con- trolling 14,073 aircraft movements in just 43 days at Tirana, while fuel han- dlers pumped 478,507 gallons of fuel during the same time period. Also, the 3rd Bn., 58th Avn. Army .Airspace Command and Control cell (A2C2), part of V Corps' Deep Operations Coordination Cell (DOCC), planned, coordinated and deconflicted Albanian and Kosovo Engagement Zone airspace usage with the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) in Aviano, Italy. In early June the Serbian govem- ment signed the Military Technical Agreement (MTA) which effectively ended Operation Allied Force. While aviation support was still required in Albania, the signing of the MTA gen- erated a conCUlTent mission focus for TF-12. As a result, elements of the task force moved from Tirana to Skopje, Macedonia, in support of Operation Joint Guardian, the occupa- ARMY AVIATION porting aerial reconnaissance, surveil- lance and, if need be, firepower. Accordingly, Army AH-64s filled this role, and were thus the first U. S. maneuver forces to enter Kosovo. As had always been the key to TF-12's success, the appropriate level of liai- son activities were conducted and the combined U.S. Army aviationIBritish ground maneuver Initial Entry Force (IEF) operation went without incident. From the IEF operation through the transition between TF-12 and the 1st ill's 2nd Bn ., 1st Avn., TF-12 con- ducted operations across the spectrum of Army aviation missions. TF-12 supported a daily, Kosovo-wide attack helicopter QRF and a U.S. sector-wide attack helicopter patrolling mission in conjunction with the 2-505th Inf., and the 1st ill's 1st Bn., 6th Inf., and 1st Bn., 77th Armor. Aerial reconnais- sance operations throughout Kosovo netted an enormous amount of real- time intelligence, allowing multina- 22 missions often occulTed on the same day and, due to the relatively small number of aircraft on station, crews w-;re often required to fly consecutive VIP missions in one day. The operational tempo for medevac missions increased dramatically dur- ing Operation Joint Guardian. Some 55 medevacs were executed on extremely ShOli notice by the 159th air ambulances stationed at both Camp Able Sentry and Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. As in Tirana, the ATS and FARP personnel continued with 24 hour operations in Skopje, tallying up 8,110 air movements and pumping 401 , 119 gallons of fuel, respectively. One important additional note is the relationship TF -12 developed with the collocated 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in Skopje. Working with the marines, an informal agreement was estab- lished regarding aircraft parking DECEMBER 31,1999 © 1999 Northrop Gru mm an Co rporation @mCS;oMarconi Radar and. DelenceSyslems rtl-BOEING O Systems and Equipment BRITISH AEROSPACE.!. . ARMY AVIATION 24 under extremely "tight" conditions at Camp Able Sentry, as well as ATS and FARP personnel augmentation. Moreover, the 26th MEU helped relieve pressure on the TF -12 fleet by conducting CH-53 heavy-lift mis- sions in conjunction with TF-12's CH-47s. With both components based at Camp Able Sentry and oper- ating simultaneously in Macedonia and Kosovo , TF-12 staff and air- crews had to maintain a continuous joint focus, both ground and air, throughout the AOR. Maintenance statistics remained above Department of the Army stan- dard throughout TF-12's Balkan deployment. Average UH-60 mission- capable aircraft was 91 percent, while Co. F, 159th Avn., maintained an average of 83 percent CH-47 avail- ability. These numbers are a tribute to the maintenance management effort, as well as to crew chiefs, civilian con- tractors, aviation maintainers and 3rd COSCOM, and to the AVIM soldiers of th e 7th Bn., 159th Avn. , and 2hd Bn., 502nd Avn. At the conclusion of TF-12's five- month stint in the Balkans, 757 mis- sions totaling approximately 6,000 flight hours had been flown in suppOli of TF-Hawk and operations Allied Force and Joint Guardian. Tot al short tonnage hauled amounted to 1,763, equaling 3.5 million pounds of cargo, and 59 time-critical medevac mis- sions had been executed. Some 22,183 air movements were con- trg ,lled by the ATS element, and the FARP pumped a total of 879,626 gal- lons of fuel. Throughout all opera- tions in the Balkans, safety remained the cornerstone of mission analysis and execution. Last, but not least, are the soldiers and families who supported TF-12 from the rear. From 24-hour operations at the 12th Avn. Bde. Emergency Action Center to the numerous family support group meetings, from the mountain of mail sent to the troops to the always present, yet unrecorded individual-to-individual suppOli that goes hand-in-hand with extended deployments, TF-12 would not have had the success it had without them. ------.:..:. ------ Lt. Col. Joseph E. Maher J,c was Task Force 12's operations and training officelc DECEMBER 31,1999 AAAA ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM AAAA ANNUAL CONVENTION 29 March -1 April 2000 • Fort Worth, TX I plan to attend the 2000 AAAA ANNUAL CONVENTION. The Advance Registration Deadline is Monday, February 21. If time permits, Advance Registration forms recei ved after this date will be processed; otherwise, they will be held for Onsite Registration. Advance Registrations will not be processed un less accompanied by full payment of fees . 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Q;1 00· »< ~ 0:z:0 !!: Q;1 00 · ~ ~ Convention & Visitors Bureau 415 Throckmorton Fort Worth, Texas 76102-7410 1-800-433-5747 http://www.fortworth.com Visitors Information Center 130 East Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District 817-624-4741 Visitors Information Center 3401 West Lancaster Avenue in the Cultural District 817-882-8588 STOCKYARDS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT NE 28th St./SH 183 Tol-35W- Stockyards Blvd. ® Billy ~ :D Bob's en 0 S ;Z c. Texas (") CD s:: 0 ~ C>I -0 C>I :i" ii> a.N en C>I OJ I I Livestock <" Cowtown Exchange !=l- Coliseum D ®Hotel 0 Exchange Ave . Stockyard~ • 0 !'> 0 Visitors n rc Station White Information 0 Ip :z: U1 0 :3 Elephant Center ~ - ~ CD '" Saloon Tarantula (") -=::: a Train Depot ~ I11III I::> AD C) en I11III ~ Stockyards Park »< a Stockyards Arena...... ~ ~ ~ 23rd St. CULTURAL DISTRICT 1.5 miles to Downtown ~ s:: W. 7th St. V 0 ~ S ~\~ ~ 0 'OQ 3 Amon (,~<$-~ Ilm~ =- CD 6: -< Carter Art ~ IA! M••••m ~ ®s p ?a ~ Lancaster Ave. MOdernArt~ n ® Museum of Visitors ~asa Fort Worth ® Information Manana FortWortJ Center [jRogersMemorial M.se.mol bJ Science and ce\:J History I OmnVPlanetarium ® I I ~onservato? 1-30 Burnett-Tandy Dr. ~ To 1-30 Harley Ave. PARKS, GARDENS AND ZOO Fort Wort.... Botanic Garden ® DHotel Park Place Dr. Fort Worth Zoo c: ::l <. CD..., en ~ 0 :"' THE 2000 AAAA CONVENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT In Memory of Hamilton H. Howze Wednesday, March 29, 2000. Diamond Oaks Country Club The AAAA North Texas Chapter is planning a golfer's outing to be held in conjunction with the AAAA Annual Convention, March 29- April 1,2000, in Fort Worth, Texas. Arrangements have been made with the Diamond Oaks Country Club - a Charles Akey and Mark Brooks designed course, located approximately 8 miles from Downtown Fort Worth, for a 4-person Scramble. Please note the Diamond Oaks Golf Club is a spike-less facility; please arrive in sufficient time prior to your flight start times for replacement of metal spikes. There will be 2 flights, each limited to 140 players per flight. Each flight will "Shotgun" start; AM flight will start at 07:30; the PM flight will start 13:00. The cost will be $75.00 per player which includes greens fee, cart, lunch, drinks, and prizes for each flight (1 st, 2nd, 3rd, longest drive, etc.). The driving range will open at 07:00, buffet lunch will be served 10:30 to 13:30. Spaces available are limited to above numbers and will be on request - first-come, first-served. Please specify if you have a four-some participants ~ preference - For participation information, contact: Mr. Tom Daley, Tele: 817-280-5738, E-mail: tdaley@bellhelicopter.textron.com. The North Texas Chapter (NTC) Golf committee will complete all other details after receiving responses to this invitation. Your earliest possible commitment will be greatly appreciated. If required, inclement weather plan will be briefed March 29. The NTC and AAAA want this to be a fun day for all. National/NTC will do our best to see that it offers something for all golfers. Main prizes will be awarded randomly. If you have an established handicap, please annotate it; if not, please provide your normal score for 18 holes. Your reply to the following is requested no later than March 1, 2000. Payment is due with the application; spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; payment is fully refundable up to March 15, 2000. Organizations interested in general sponsorship information, please contact Wally Herzog, Tele: 817-377-0144, E-mail: herzog_wallace@si.com or Garry Bass, Tele: 817-284-5145, E-mail garry.bass@f1ir.com. '. --------------------:-.-----------(Please detach and return to address below)-------------------------- I would like to play in the 2000 AAAA North Texas Chapter Golf Tournament. I prefer: __ AM Group; __ PM Group; __ Have no preference. My handicap is ___ _ No handicap, but generally my score is ___ _ __ Yes, my local AAAA Chapter/Company would be interested in information about sponsoring a hole. Chapter: ______________________________ _ Name and four-some Iteam preference: _____________________ _ Name: ____________________ Telephone: _______ _ Address: _________________ _ ____________ _ City, State & Zip: ___________________________ _ Return this form with check, to: Tom Daley, 4215 Walsh Lane, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. Make checks payable to: NTC AAAA Golf Tournament. golffonn.cOl AAAA ANNUAL CONVENTION GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION & FEES: An Advance Registration Form must be completed by each individual who wishes to attend the professional sessions or social functions . All persons attending the Professional Sessions, except spouses, must pay the fee for admission to the Professional Sessions. Those attendees who are non-members and wish to attend the Professional Sessions may pay the non-member fee or pay the member fee plus the annual AAAA membership dues at the time of registration. Admission to the Professional Sessions will be by Badge. Badges for admission to the Professional Sessions for the spouses of attendees are complimentary and the membership requirement for spouses of attendees is waived. AAAA members, non-members, guests, and their spouses who wish to attend only the exhibits or social functions need not pay the Professional Session or Membership fees . Admission to the Exhibit Hall is complimentary and will be by Badge. Advance Registrations may be submitted to the AAAA National Office at any time prior to Monday, February 21, together with full payment for the functions the individual wishes to attend. 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Furthermore, the Department of Defense "finds that the business portions of this event meet the minimum regulatory standards for official attendance by DoD employees. This finding does not constitute a blanket approval or endorsement for attendance. Individual DoD component commands or organizations are responsible for approving or disapproving official attendance of its DoD employees based on mission requirements and DoD regulations. The propriety of attendance by DoD employees in their personal capacities at incidental social portions of this event shall be determined by the individual DoD employee's Ethics Counselor based on standards of conduct and community relations requirements." HOUSING: The AAAA National Office has reserved a room block at several Fort Worth hotels. Room requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis starting on January 15. The Housing Deadline is Monday, February 21 .. Room requests received after this date will be honored on a space·available basis. Indicate your hotel choices in order of preference with (1) as first choice. Your request will not be processed unless your preferences are clearly indicated. SUBMISSION OF THE ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AT AAAA CONVENTION RATES. The AAAA National Office is serving as the Housing Bureau ONLY for Military/DAC rated rooms. Mil itary/DAC fees and room rates apply only to Active Army and DAC personnel and to those Reserve Component and Retired persons who are NOT in the current employ of defense contractors on a full-time, part-time, or consulting basis while attending the AAAA Convention. DO NOT RETURN THE AAAA OFFICIAL HOUSING REQUEST FORM TO THE AAAA NATIONAL OFFICE UNLESS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE MILITARY/DAC ROOM RATE. If you are eligible for the Industry/Civilian rate, send this form directly to the hotel of your choice. The hotels will ONLY accept direct reservations at AAAA Industry/Civilian rates . DRESS CODE: The AAAA suggests the following attire: Wed., March 29: Casual Attire. Thu., March 30: Daytime - Class B/Coat & Tie; Evening (Chapter Receptions) - Casual Attire. Fri., March 31: Daytime - Class B/Coat & Tie; Evening (Chapter Receptions) - Casual Attire. Sat., April 1: Daytime - Class B/Coat & Ti e; Evening (AAAA Banquet) - Dress Mess/Dress Blues/Black Tie. PLEASE NOTE: The AAAA suggests that daytime Professional Session speakers who are Army personnel wear Class A. TRAVEL RESERVATIONS: Opryland International Travel (OIT) has been selected as AAAA's official travel agency. OIT guarantees the lowest air fare on any airline based on availability at the time of ticketing or OIT pays the difference. OIT offers a 5% discount on all American Airlines fares. Call OIT at (800) 677-9526 from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday) and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Saturdays) Central Time or FAX to (615) 871-5794. Please make everv effort to use OIT to make your travel arrangements for the AAAA Convention; if this is not pOSSible, arrangements have also been made with American Airlines to serve as the official air carrier for the AAAA Annual Convention . Please cite the American Airlines Star File Number 3530UP if you plan to travel on American Airlines . RENT-A-CAR SAVINGS: Through the AAAA contract with HERTZ, AAAA card-holding members attending the AAAA Convention may obtain the HERTZ special convention rates on reservations made personally, or through travel agencies or corporate travel departments. Call Opryland International Travel (01T) at (800) 677-9526 Toll Free or call Hertz Toll Free at (800) 654-2240. Please cite the Hertz Meeting Account Number # 022M0004. AAAA NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER GOLF TOURNAMENT: The AAAA North Texas Chapter is sponsoring a Golf Tournament on Wednesday, March 29. For more information, see the Golf Tournament form or contact: Mr. Tom Daley, 4215 Walsh Lane, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; Tele: (817) 280-5738; E-Mail: tdaley @be llhelicopter.textr on. com. SPOUSE PROGRAMS: The AAAA invites spouses to participate in planned activities. On Thursday, March 30, board the convenient bus shuttle operating every half hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to and from the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Stockyards Station, a 100,000 square foot festival market center, with 27 retail ShOps and re~taurants . Take a ride on the Tarantula Train, or a walking tour, watch the daily cattle drive, and visit Billy Bob's. The fee for this event includes transportation Q!]!y . On Friday, March 31 , visit Waxahachie, known as the Gingerbread City, a charming community with many Victorian buildings and homes dating back to the 19 th Century, and location of many academy award-winning movies. Transportation, guided tour, and lunch included. Saturday, April 1 is open for individual exploration. There are numerous shops, restaurants and museums in the immediate area of the hotels. Information on local points of interest will be available in the AAAA Registration Center. AAAA NATIONAL BOARD, 40-YEAR MEMBER & CUB CLUB DINNER: The AAAA invites its National Board, 40-year members, and Cub Club members to partiCipate in a dinner on Friday, March 31 , from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Stockman's Club for a reunion "Western Style". The price per person includes dinner, entertainment, and transportation. Cash Bar. AWARD PRESENTATIONS: The AAAA's National Unit and Individual Awards will be presented at the AAAA Awards Banquet. The AAAA's "Top Chapter" Awards and Membership Contest Awards will be presented at the AAAA Annual Meeting & Luncheon. See the "SCHEDULE OF EVENTS" for details. PROFESSIONAL SESSIONS: The Professional Sessions taking place on Thursday, March 30 through Saturday, April 1, at the Fort Worth Convention Center, will be of special interest to all AAAA members, and are being arranged by Major General Anthony R. Jones, Aviation Branch Chief and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, who serves as the Program Chairman. Admissi on to the Professional Sessions under the theme of "The Future is Now: Army Aviation - Across the Full Spectrum of Operations" - will be by Badge. ARMY AVIATION TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION: The Army Aviation Technology Exhibition at the Fort Worth Convention Center is one of the most important segments of the AAAA Annual Convention, complementing the Professional Sessions with exhibits of Army Aviation products and services and providing opportunities to exchange vital information first-hand with the representatives of defense-related manufacturers and government organizations. The hours of operation appear in the "SCHEDULE OF EVENTS". XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS AVIATION ARMY AVIATION By Col. William M. Jacobs The aviation assets of the Fort Bragg, N.C.-based XVIII Airborne Corps include units from the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, 101 st Abn. Div., 3rd Infantry .Div., 10th Mountain Div. and "Wartrace" Army National Guard and Army Reserve units from throughout the United States. The corps is on the leading edge of Army aviation's technology development, initiatives and growth. From integrating Reserve and National Guard units into a seamless warfighting team' to conducting peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, ,XVIII Abn. Corps aviation continues to set the standard for future Army aviation. 18th Avn. Brigade, Fort Bragg The history of the 18th Avn. Bde. dates to the Vietnam era, when in April of 1966 the unit was organized as the 269th Avn. Battalion with the 18th and 196th Avn. compa- nies as subordinate units. The 269th fOlmally activated at FOlt Bragg on July 1, 1966, and deployed to the Republic of Vietnam on Jan. 28, 1967. There it was assigned to the 12th Avn . Group, 1st Avn. Bde., at Vung Tau. During its tour in Southeast Asia the battalion partici- pated in a number of actions and campaigns, including the Tet Counteroffensive, the Tet 1969 Counteroffensive and the Sanctuary Counteroffensive. After more than four years in combat, the unit redeployed from Vietnam to Fort Bragg. Among the awards the unit earned were the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm leaf and the Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal. 25 IGARTRACE ORGANIZATION II oActive Component • Reserve Compone nt -.....&....----------1 ~229th REGT l-22I11h (24 X AH -(4) (For i 8 rt1 gg) 3-22\11 11 (24XAH.64) ( For i Brngg) H30lh (14XA H- 64) (l\JorrlS\'lIIe,i\'C) A Co (Fori Brngg) B Co (fort Brogg) C Co (Fori Campbell) D Co (Fori Stewart) E Co (Fort Drum) F Co (Fori Hood) A Co (8 X U 1I (0) (Fa rIB ngg) B Co (8 X UH60) (Sa li sbu ry, i\'C) C Co (8 X UH.60) (l\IcEnlir l', sq (O ti s AFB, MA) A Co (15 X UH.6 0) (Hope Hull, AL) BCD (15 X U H. (0) (B i rmlng hllm. A L) CCoAVUM (Hope Hull, AL) ACo(8XUII60) (Fort Brogg) BCo(8XUJI60) B Coll59 (16 X C8-47) (HAAF,GA) C Col159 (16 X CH-47) {Fori Brogg} G CoIIO", (16 X C H-47) TOTAL AIRCRAFT: AH-64: 71 UH-60: 86 C H-47D: 64 OU-S8D : IS UII-IH: 32 TOTA L: 269 D Co (15 X OH58D) (Tupelo, !\IS) ECo(AVUM) (Fort Br agg) o Co (8 X un·l) (Wu lo nf AFB, I\ I A) (Fort Brogg) C Co (8 X UH-60) (Dobbins AFB, GA) D Co (8 X Ult-60) (Lllkelnnd, FL) ECo(AVUM) (Dobbins AFB, GA) DETI (Fort Indinntown Gap, P Al DETl (Bradley Field, CT) F Coll31 (16 X CH-47) DET! (Dlrmillghlllll, AL ) DET2 (811\'1I 1I1IIIh , GA) II FIGURE TI On Sept. 1, 1987, the 269th Avn. Bn. was reorganized and redesignated the 18th Avn. Bde. and has since par- ticipated in operations Prime Chance in the Persian Gulf, Just Cause in Panama, Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Southwest Asia, Hurricane Andrew relief in southern Florida, Hurricane Mitch relief in Central America and multiple rotations in support of the Stabilization Force (SFOR) in Bosnia. The 1st Bn., 159th Avn. Regiment, recently conducted a transfer of authority to the 10th Avn. Bde. and returned to Fort Bragg to resume support ,to XVIII Abn. Corps. T he 18th Avn. Bde. is comprised of two active battalions and three sepa- rate active companies, as well as one National Guard aviation group and six battalions. Active- component units also include the 1st Bn., 58th Avn. Regt.; the corps' air traffic services battalion, with two companies at Fort Bragg and one company each at Fort Stewart, Ga., Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Campbell, Ky., and Fort Drum, N.Y. The brigade also includes Headquarters and Hqs. Co ., 18th Avn. Bde.; the 1st Bn ., 159th Avn . Regt. (UH- 60); Co. B, 159th Avn. Regt. (CH-47), at Hunter Army Airfield; Ga .; and Co. C, 159th Avn. Regt. (CH-47), at Fort Bragg. Wartrace affiliates include the 229th Avn. Regt. at Fort Bragg, the North Carolina National Guard's ARMY AVIATION 26 449th Avn. Group; the Alabama Army National Guard's 1st Bn .. , 131st Avn. Regt.; the Rhode Island Army National Guard's 1st Bn., 126th Avn. Regt.; the Georgia Army National Guard's 1st Bn., 171st Avn. Regt.; and the Connecticut Army National Guard's 1st Bn. , 169th Avn. Regt. With more than 3,000 assigned personnel (not includ- ing the multicompo ent or wartrace units) and 240 organ- ic aircraft, the 18th Avn. Bde. stands ready to support XVIII Abn. Corps with a rapid-deployment mission, any- time and any place in the world. 82nd Avn. Bde., 82nd Abn. Div., Fort Bragg The 82nd Avn. Regt. traces its roots to the 82nd Avn. Co ., which was constituted on Sept. 1, 1957. Increasing demands for aviation support overburdened the old com- pany structure and on July 1, 1960, the 82nd Avn. Bn. was formed from the ranks of the 82nd Avn . Co. The new battalion was composed of a Headquarters Co ., Co. A (assault) and Co. B (general support). The new battalion faced its first trial by fire when Co. A deployed to the Dominican Republic in April 1965 in support of Operation Power Pack. The unit then deployed to the Republic of Vietnam to support the 173rd Abn. Bde. and returned late in 1966. The battalion's organiza- tion and structure changed little over the next decade. The 1979 creation ofthe Joint Rapid Deployment Task Force illustrated the need for a more flexible unit. As a result, the 82nd Avn. Bn. reorganized as the 82nd Combat DECEMBER 31,1999 Av~ ..Bn ., doubling. th~ number of soldiers and aircraft. In addItion, the battalion s stmcture was modified to include two assault helicopter companies, the 119th and the 129th, from the 269th Avn. Bn. at corps level. These companies became Co . A and Co. B, respectively. Co. C remained the general support company and Co. D replaced the old Co. A as an attack helicopter company. Co. F was assigned from the 782nd Maintenance Bn. to provide Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) sup- pOlio HHC maintained control of all administrative and logistical functions within the battalion. I n October 1983 the 82nd Cbt. Avn. Bn. deployed to Grenada in support of Operation Urgent Fury and returned late in November of 1983. Until 1986 the battalion was the largest aviation battalion in the Army and the only airborne aviation battalion in the world. The 82nd Avn. Regt. was officially activated on Jan. 15, 1987. The regiment's activation coincided with that of the 82nd Avn. Bde., consolidating all of the division's _ aviation assets under one guidon. At the end of 1989 the brigade was reorganized to include HHC; the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry; and 1st Bn . (attack), 2nd Bn. (assault) and Co. D (aviation main- tenance). The only change to the cunent unit configura- tion was the transition from AH-64 to OH-58D in 1994. The brigade has since gone to war twice. In November 1989 the 1st Bn. deployed attack helicopters to Panama in suppOli of Operation Just Cause. In August 1990 the 82nd Avn. Bde. deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of the vanguard for the 82nd Abn. Div.'s "line in the sand" in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Since Desert Storm the brigade has participated in numerous real-world and training deployments, includ- ing Bosnia-Herzegovina, Haiti, Hurricane Andrew relief in southern F10riqa and several Joint Readiness Training Center, Joint Task Force-6 and National Training Center rotations. The brigade currently consists of more than 1,300 troops, 48 attack helicopters; 30 assault helicopters, eight special-mission helicopters and three electronic warfare helicopters, and stands ready to deploy anywhere in the world within 18 hours to fight and win. 101st Avn. Bde., 101st Abn. Div., Fort Campbell The 101st Avn. Bde. is a key element in XVIII Abn. Corps' ability to rapidly deploy and conduct combat air- assault operations. The brigade trains for worldwide deployment as part of a joint, multinational or unilateral task force to destroy enemy forces or seize and retain ter- rain, and to contro11and, people and resources. The "Wings of Destiny" brigade is composed of a brigade headquarters company, three attack helicopter battalions, one combat aviation battalion and one cavalry squadron. The 101st Avn. Bde. is made up ofthe 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th battalions of the 101st Avn. Regt. and the 2nd Sqdn., 17th Cav. Regt. ARMY AVIATION 27 T~~ 101.st Aviation Brigade was the Spearhead for ~oahtlO.n all' forc~s during Operation Deseli Stonn, dur- mg wh~~h . the br~gade conducted numerous deep attacks at,ld paIhClpate~ m the largest combat air assault in recent hIstOry. Th.e .bnga?e participates in a wide spectrum of c~mbat t~ammg ml~s~ons annually, including rotations at t e . ~atlOnal Trammg Center and Joint Readiness Trammg Center, and exercises Purple Dragon and Red Flag. 'Yith the largest fleet of AH-64s (including Longbow vanants), the 101st Avn. Bde. provides the division with a devastatingly flexible maneuver force . 159th Avn. Bde., 101st Abn.Div., Fort Campbell The 159th has a distinguished history. Formed in Vietnam on July 1, 1968, from the dissolved 308th Cbt. Avn. Bn, the 159th was organized as the medium and heavy lift Assault Support Helicopter Battalion (ASHB) of the 101st Abn. Div. , with three CH-47 companies and one CH-54 company. During the Laotian incursion, the 159th ASHB's lift support for three complete divisions, elements of three additional divisions and a ranger group was not only of a magnitude never before achieved, but was also an entirely new stand in the face of resistance. The courageous efforts of the 159th ASHB were instm- mental in the success of LAM SON 719 . I n Febmary 1972 the 159th ASHB returned to Fort Campbell as the only CH-47 battalion in the Army, receiving the Valorous Unit Award for its services in Vietnam. From 1982 to 1986 the battalion supported the 101 st Abn. Div. and more than 21 states and six countries including Honduras, Germany and Canada. Additionally, the unit supported disaster-relief operations, emergency search-and-rescue operations and joint operations. Redesignated the 159th Avn. Bde., 101st Abn. Div., the unit continued support for demanding missions. The brigade is composed of the 4th, 5th, 7th and 9th battal- ions, 101st Avn. The brigade's efforts came into play dur- ing Operation Provide Comfort in 1991, during relief operations following Hurricanes Andrew and Emily, the St. Maarten disaster relief operation, Operations Restore Hope and Uphold Democracy and, most recently, Operation Joint Guard. The division will participate in an upcoming Red Flag exercise at the NTC. This training exercise integrates Air Force and Army tactical operations into a challenging combined-arms exercise. 10th Mtn. Div., Fort Drum The 10th Mtn. Div.'s mission demands worldwide deployment within 36 hours to conduct air assault and air movement operations in support of the 101 st Abn. Div. and the XVIII Abn. Corps contingency missions. The brigade includes the 1st and 2nd battalions, 10th Avn. , and the 3rd Sqdn., 17th Cav. The unit's history is rich with accomplishments from conflict resolution to humanitarian efforts . In 1990 some 1,200 of the division's soldiers were called to serve in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. As Task Force Mountain, the 6,000 division sol- DECEMBER 31,1999 diers set up relief camps, distributed food, clothing, medical necessities and building supplies, and helped to rebuild homes and clear debris following Hurricane Andrew in 1992. More than 7,300 soldiers from th e 10th Mtn. Div. par- ticipated in the multinational humanitarian relief operation in Somalia in 1992 and 1993. The division headquarters- designated as the headqumters for all Army forces of the Unified Task Force (UNITAF) - helped ensure safe pas- sage of relief supplies to the starving Somali population during Operation Restore Hope. Operation Continue Hope continued to sustain the safe flow of supplies from May of 1993 through March of 1994. The 10th Mtn. Div. played significant roles in both Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti (1994-1995) and Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia (1997). 4th Sqdn., 2nd ACR, Fort Polk, La. As the XVIII Abn. Corps' aerial eyes and ears, the 4th Sqdn., 2nd . ACR, actively pmticipates in training and missions across the counny with its four OH-58D cavahy n-oop and UH-60 air troop. The Squadron deployed to Bosnia in September 1997 and redeployed in June 1998. This past summer the unit self-deployed 24 OH-58I?s, 10 UH-60s and more than 400 personnel to Barstow, Calif., for roughly six weeks to pmticipate in an NTC rotation. The soldiers \of the 4-2 Cav. sustained 24-hour operations, including two live-fire missions, and flew 2,034 hours in SUppOlt of the specially tailored, cavahy-oriented operation. Upon completion, the OH-58Ds and over 200 personnel were air-deployed back to FOlt Polk aboard eight C-17s. The unit maintains a vigorous OPTEMPO and will participate in several gunneries at Fort Chaffee ,. Ar~c., in the near future. In July 2000 the 4-2 Cav. WIll an-- deploy, utilizing C-5s and KC- lOs, to Fort Hunter Liggett and Point Mugu Naval Air Station, Constant Operations . . . . The XVIII Aon. Corps' aVIatIon assets mamtam a rapid OPTEMPO through continuous support of corps warfighter exercises, Combat Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercises (ED REs ), external support requirements and a rigorous internal training program. The 18th Avn. Bde. also plays a role in Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) by developing, planning and coordinating combat search and rescue in support of XVIII Abn. Corps operations in a joint/combined environment. In addition, the brigade is undergoing conversion to a multiple component (multi-compo) organization. Multi-compo units are designed to inte- grate units from the reserve component to form a seam- less, combat-ready unit under a single authorization document (MTOE). At the direction of the chief of staff of the Army, the 18th Avn. Bde. is in the process of coordinating with four state Army National Guard units to establish two separate multi-compo battalions . In Februmy 2000 the bligade will assume command and conn·ol of aviation battalions from the Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Mississippi National Guards. Upon conversion, the brigade will consist of a multi -C?u:po aviation battalion, the 1st Bn., 159th Avn . Regt., conslstmg of three active-component companies and three Almy National Guard companies under an active component flag, and a reserve aviation battalion, the 1-171 st Aviation Regiment, consisting of two active-component companies and four Almy National Guard companies. The brigade continues to focus on leadership, training, maintenance and safety while also working to improve quality of life for its soldiers and family members. The 18th Avn. Bde. commander, Col. William M. Jacobs, is dual hatted as the XVIII Abn. Corps aviation officer, with the mission to provide technical and tactical expeltise to the corps commander on all aviation matters. In this capacity the brigade is involved in the corps' Deep Operations Co - I Multi-Compo Unit-Changes ICalif., in support of JTF-6. Avn. Bde., 3d Inf. Div., Hunter Army Airfield • Before Changed Unit Designation • After ~o (NCARNG) t B / 1~ (NCARNG) The 3rd Inf. Div. Avn. Bde. was constituted on March 16, 1985, and activated in Germany. The unit now consists of an attack battalion, a general-support avia- tion battalion and a heavy cavalry squadron. Since its inception the unit has participated in numerous efforts . Recently, the brigade par- ticipated in counterdrug efforts in the Bahamas. The brigade, along with Co. B, 159th Avn. Regt., recently was involved in Hurricane Floyd relief opera- tions. The brigade is currently . fielding the AH-64D Apache Longbow within the 1st Bn., 3rd Avn. , at Fort Rucker. ARMY AVIATION E/1S1 (SCARNG) ~ C/1-1S9 (SCARNG) H/1-1SS (MSARNG) t D/1-1S9 (MSARNG) B/1-1S9 (Fort Bragg) E/1-1S9 (Fort Bragg) L/1-1S9 (Fort Bragg) ~ A/l-l71 (Fort Bragg) M/1-1S9 (Fort Bragg) Multi-COMPO Unit Changes B/l -l71 (Fort Bragg) 1-lS9 ~ ~ 1-171 1-lS9 ~ ~ 1-171 ~I I~I I A Co (8 X UH60) BCo (AVUM) L Co (8 X UH60) M Co (8 X UH-60) 28 A Co (8 X UH 60) B Co (8 X UH60) C Co (8 X UH- 60) D Co (15 X OH58D) ECo(AVUM) ** E -Date 16 Feb 00 A Co (8 X UH60) B Co (8 X UH60) C Co (8 X UH-60) D Co (8 X UH -60) ECo(AVUM) ** E- Date 1 Feb 00 DECEMBER 31,1999 - - - - - --- --- The 18th Avn. Bde. is the Army 's largest aviation brigade, with active and reserve units covering ten states ordination Cell (DOCC), corps' Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations, and opera- tions involving the 82nd Avn. Bde. and 229th Avn. Regt. The COlTIlnan- der also serves as the corps' Professional Development Advisor (PDA) for all aviation personnel assignments and utilization issues at Fort Bragg. Upcoming exercises include the 82nd Warfighter Exercise in January, which will exercise the Corps Aviation Planning Cell and DOCC. Corps aviation assets will also be deeply involved in Exercise Purple Dragon this summer. This joint exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is a capstone event, which will exercise corps assets from the 18th Avn. Bde., 101st Avn. Bde. , 82nd Avn. Bde. and a corps planning cell. The 18th Avn. Bde. is the Atmy's largest aviation brigade, with active and reserve units covering ten states, the XVIII Abn. Corps' Air Traffic Control Bn., and the wartime command and control of the corps' attack heli- copter assets. Able to deploy and conduct combat opera- - tions in a joint, combined or multinational contingency operations environment, the brigade continue to stand ready as the XVIII Abn. Corps' "Warfighters." --- --.:..:. - ---- Col. William M Jacobs is the commander of the 18th Avn. Bde. at Fort Bragg, Ne. FEEL TIE PIWERI Ear.arllRadll Hladslts... 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The ever-increasing depth of the 19,OOO-pound helicopter is evident as the pressure of the water around you squeezes the air spaces in your ears and lungs. Despite the darkness, established reference points paint a mental picture. Your free hand releases your helmet mounts and then your five-point harness. You start to pull yourself free of the sinking aircraft when suddenly your motion stops. Your mind processes the new dilemma and, instead of giving in to the fear, you decide to survive. Knowing you are trapped in the aircraft, you place your Helicopter Emergency Egress Device (HEED) bottle (the mini-SCUBA tank you've been issued) in your mouth, clear it and start breathing. Consciously telling yourself to slow your breathing to save air, you locate your knife and start cutting the leg strap keeping you in the cockpit. Y OU feel the helicopter settle against the ocean floor, forty feet below the surface, as you make your fmal cut through the leg strap. Then you're free, and the bubbles from your HEED tell you which way is up. Remembering to ascend no faster than the bubbles around you to avoid further injury, the fear dies with each passing foot closer to the surface. Finally, you break through the surface and join your crew member, who has already deployed the SRU-37 rafr and is now communicating with the approaching search-and-rescue team. Less than two minutes have elapsed. At that point, you rep,lize that training from the 6th Cavalry Brigade's "Blackhorse Overwater Survival Training Center" kept you alive. The brigade's counter-special operations forces mission puts a squadron on each coast of the Republic of Korea (ROK). The 6th Cav., under the operational control of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet for this mission, conducts quarterly counter-SOF Exercises (CSOFEX). The brigade has devel- oped joint tactics, techniques and procedures (